'Lemon Lime' philodendron guide
Philodendron hederaceum 'Lemon Lime', also called Lemon Lime philodendron, neon philodendron
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine. More helps big leaves.
- Temperature
- 16 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 13°C (55°F).
- Soil
- Chunky houseplant mix with bark and perlite
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertilizer, monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes mouth pain and drooling.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- Vines trail 1 to 3 m (3 to 10 ft). Upright types reach 60 to 150 cm (2 to 5 ft).
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings with a node, rooted in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Common
This page covers what makes 'Lemon Lime' philodendron different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the philodendron care guide.
What it is
‘Lemon Lime’ is a heartleaf philodendron with solid bright chartreuse leaves. New leaves come in almost yellow and darken to lime as they age. It trails and grows fast like any heartleaf.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Lemon Lime’ philodendron | Thin, soft, chartreuse hearts | Round leaf stem, and new leaves unroll from a sheath |
| ‘Neon’ pothos | Thicker, waxy, same color | A groove runs along the leaf stem |
| ‘Lemon Lime’ prayer plant | Oval, lime veins on dark green | The leaves fold up at night |
The fastest check between ‘Lemon Lime’ philodendron and ‘Neon’ pothos is the leaf stem. Pothos has a groove. Philodendron does not.
Care differences
Light sets the color. In bright indirect light, it glows. In low light, it turns a darker, duller lime. In hot sun, it bleaches pale and can scorch.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut below a node and root it in water or moist soil. Roots show in one to two weeks. Mix it with green heartleaf cuttings in one pot for a two-tone plant.
Buying it
‘Lemon Lime’ is common at garden centers and big box stores. Look for bright, even color. Pale yellow leaves with brown edges have seen too much sun.